Tom LeadbeaterSenior Civil / Structural Designer

Phone: 403-695-6701 Email: tomleadbeater@gmail.com

Cell: 403-619-6062 Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tom-leadbeater-337-ab591

KEY SKILLS

Senior Designer with over 25 years of experience in civil / structural engineering. Proficient in the use of various Cad drafting packages including AutoCad, Microstation, and PDS Frameworks to produce 3D Models, General Arrangement and Detail Drawings on a variety of construction projects. Provided Engineering Calculations for various structural members in a wide range of materials used in the construction industry,(including Reinforced Concrete, Structural Steelwork, Timber and Masonry).

Supervision, coaching and mentoring of junior and intermediate team members.

General management of contracts from design to completion, liaising with clients, architects and contractors. Attend On site to inspect/approve steelwork, reinforcement/foundations prior to pouring concrete, check progress and address problems/variations etc as they occur throughout the contract period.

EXPERIENCE

Civil Design LeadWorleyParsons, Calgary 2009 - 2016

Imperial Oil Upstream Alliance – Production Projects

Embedded within IOL offices, managed Civil Design group of up to 11 designers. Maintained resource planning for the group, performed annual performance reviews and helped set goals

for each designer, based on their respective level of experience and realistic expectations. Assigned work to specific designers in order to best meet project milestones and issue dates. Assisted and advised designers and performed initial and final checking prior to issue of drawing

packages.

Senior Civil DesignerColt Engineering / WorsleyParsons, Calgary 2006 - 2009

Imperial Oil, Upstream Alliance – Production ProjectsSuncor – Firebag PipelineNexen – Long Lake SAGD Debottlenecking

Produced all necessary 3D Models and 2D drawings (Piling, Foundation, Steelwork and Architectural layouts and details) for variety of projects for various clients.

Worked alongside the other principal disciplines (Mechanical, Piping and Electrical) to determine best “fit for purpose” design to meet project requirements and targets of safety, economics and constructability.

Performed site visits to determine project scope and design basis for various “brownfield” projects to best accommodate the requirements of each discipline and Operations as well as various constraints due to accessibility or time available to carry out the work required.

Supervised other Designers on smaller projects and reviewed their drawing packages prior to issue.

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Senior Technician Keystone Design Associates Ltd, Blackpool. 2003-2006

Independent Consulting Engineers and Architectural Practice with 15 staff members. I was the main point of contact for other staff members and clients, particularly in the absence of the principal director/owner of the company.

Kirkham Grammar School –New Science Block Bowker BMW – New Car Showroom Wyrefields Business Park - Factory units and Office Development Fleetwood Town Football Club – New Grandstand

Lead Technician responsible for day to day running of projects from design stage through to completion. Developed design for new Grandstand from initial concept to completion. Prepared Construction Drawings, Calculations and Specifications for Buildings, Foundations, Drainage

systems, Earthworks, Hard/Soft Landscaping for variety of projects. Ensured projects were fully compliant with Building/Planning regulations and all other relevant regulatory

authorities (Environmental, Highways Agency). Supervised and mentored team of 6 Cad Technicians.

Senior Technician / CAD ManagerHyder Consulting, Warrington 2002-2003

South Yorkshire Education Authority – New SchoolsUnited Utilities – Water Treatment PlantHighways Agency – 25 Mile Link Road in North East England

Senior Cad Technician worked as part of Design Team to provide Calculations, details and arrangement drawings for Reinforced Concrete Water Retaining structures, Retaining Walls, Earthworks and Steel Framed Buildings.

Responsible for updating Cad Standard drawings and details and management of Cad licence issue and distribution.

Senior TechnicianRG Parkins & Partners, Lancaster, 1994-2002

Lakeland Plastics – Distribution WarehouseHighland Ferries – Reinstatement of Harbour WallHighland Ferries – New Mooring JettyReebok UK – Warehouse DevelopmentKingfisher Developments – Mill Conversion to Residential Luxury Appartments.

Worked alongside project Engineer to develop strategy and design for a number of offshore / marine projects to accommodate various restrictions and challenges due to site access, weather and tidal variations.

Produced Arrangement and Detail drawings for various Reinforced Concrete structures to comply with the applicable design codes for Maritime/Coastal structures.

Worked alongside project Engineers and Architects to develop initial design and produce General Arrangement and Detail drawings for Structural Steel, various Reinforced Concrete elements (Stairs, slabs and Retaining walls) Timber and Masonry structures.

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Produced specifications and details for Foundation and Building repairs to Listed buildings within Conservation areas in Lancaster and Cumbria.

PRIOR TO 1994

Self Employed Wells Shackleton Partnership Billington Structures Ltd.

Reinforced concrete detailing Arrangement and Details Drawings for Property Extensions/Alterations. Structural Steel Fabrication Drawings.

EDUCATION

HNC in Civil Engineering, Wigan College of Technology, 1978

ONC in Civil Engineering, Bolton Technical College, 1976

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSES

Member of Local Chapter of Toastmasters 2014-2015

City & Guilds Drafting and Design using AutoCad , Lancaster & Morecambe College of Further Education, 1997

City & Guilds Drafting and Design using AutoCad 3D, Lancaster & Morecambe College of Further Education, 1997

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

WorleyParsons In-house Lead Training Program – Series of 18 Training Modules designed to enhance functional and leadership skills and to promote consistent application of project delivery processes within the company. Modules where typically of four hours duration and covered topics such as Document Development and Review, Design Change Management, Progress Measurement, Schedule Management and Construction Interfaces. I started this training program in September 2009 and completed my allocated modules in June 2014.

INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES

Enjoy playing Golf and watching most sports, particularly Soccer and Golf. Also like travelling to mountains in Alberta and BC for hikes or more leisurely walks while enjoying the spectacular scenery.

References – Available on request

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